From the Boston Globe: "Travelers choose the Caribbean for many reasons, only one of which is to escape the woes of winter. Subtract that and you still get balmy weather, beautiful waters, friendliness, food, and the sense of well-being that such a vacation can bring. If you add substantial savings to the equation, you have good reason to consider the Caribbean during the offseason. Here are some of those savings:

...Another all-inclusive operation, SuperClubs' Breezes Resorts, is wooing families with nightly rates starting at $74 per person, coupled with Kids Stay Free and Single Parents Special programs. Through Dec. 24, children ages 2-13 stay, eat and play for free, a $50 daily savings. The single supplement is waived for single parents traveling with youngsters during this same period. Both promotions are combinable and available at Breezes Puerto Plata Resort, Spa & Casino; Breezes Punta Cana Resort, Spa & Casino; and Breezes CuraĆ§ao Resort, Spa & Casino."